ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
Architecture and construction comprise one of the largest industries in the United States. Based on the latest statistics, the career pathway has 13.8 million jobs. In the next few years, many new jobs will be added and many employment opportunities will result from the need to replace experienced workers who leave jobs. Learn more about the different programs available to you below or view the career pathway brochure.
Construction Technology
Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology
Design Services – Interior Design
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Construction Technology 1
This course includes instruction in activities such as the safe use of construction tools, machines, and equipment; basic carpentry; masonry; concrete; architectural plans; electrical wiring; plumbing; occupational information; consumer information; employability skills; leadership skills; and innovative materials and techniques. Students will participate in activities designed to provide a foundation of knowledge and basic skills related to designing, planning and constructing a structure on a site.
Construction Technology 2
This course is designed to provide an advanced in-depth program of study and hands-on activities related to the technology of designing, planning, and constructing a structure on site.
Construction Technology 3
This course provides students with advanced individual study related to the technology of construction utilizing selected performance standards from the introductory and intermediate courses of this program. Each student must have an individual study plan cooperatively organized with the teacher, or the teacher must have a written lesson outline for this course.
DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 1
This course provides students with basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes of drafting, including the use of technical drafting equipment and materials to apply drafting standards and techniques.
Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 2
This course provides students with advanced skills in engineering drawing, technical illustrating, or architectural drawing, including skills in computer-assisted drafting.
Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 3
This course provides students with advanced individual study related to drafting technology, utilizing selected performance standards from the introductory and intermediate courses of this program. Each student must have an individual study plan cooperatively organized with the teacher, or the teacher must have a written lesson outline for this course.
DESIGN SERVICES – INTERIOR DESIGN
Design Services Core
This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of the interior design/decorating industry. It includes essential basic skills for working in design services, leadership and organizational skills, basic principles of design, textile characteristics and care, employability skills, relationship of human factors to design services, safe use of tools and equipment, and selection of appropriate materials.
Principles of Interior Design Services
This course is designed to further develop competencies in the area of interior design services. It includes employment opportunities in interior design services, basic skills essential to working in this industry, employability skills, the elements and principles of design, sales techniques and entrepreneurship.
Interior Design Techniques
This course is designed to further develop competencies in the area of interior design services. It includes components of the design process, the effect of history and culture on design, sketching and free hand drawing, the impact of human, environmental and ergonomic factors on design, rendering techniques, and the development of a design project.
Interior Design Specialist
This course is designed to further develop competencies in the area of interior design services. This course focuses on four specialty areas of interior design services: kitchen and bath planning; floor, wall, and window treatments; furniture, lighting and accessories; and audiovisual and security systems. Students will select on one of those specialty areas and will be expected to follow the performance standards for that area. Students will develop a design project and finalize and submit a portfolio.
